We just got notice that Tommy's surgery will be July 18, 2007 at Seattle Children's Hospital. We were relieved to discover his surgery will be a "piece of cake" as the DR said. They expect to only need to cut out the current scar and the tissue from it. The fully expect Tommy to fully function with his foot afterwards. AMEN!!!
Daryl's sister and brother-in law will be here July 5-7. My sister and nephew will be here for Tommy's surgery, and the grandparents (Tom & Barb) will be here for Tommy's birthday. We think some where in there my other sister is going to be coming, looks like it will be a busy month and lots of visitors.
Daryl leaves this Friday for a trip to Japan. It will do him good -- he misses the flying and it should put him in good spirits. I'm sure there will be at least one bed buddy, if not two in my bed while he's gone. The trip falls right when Tommy's count will be at his lowest, so prayers please that he pulls through it and doesn't get admitted to the hospital like the first time he had this chemo round.
Just like the first time, Tommy's in a lot of pain. He often wakes up and isn't able to walk because of the pain and needs massages. He's taking Oxycodone for the pain if that tells you how severe it is. He also gets really bad headaches and I assume they are like migraines -- he needs the lights turned off, a wet cloth and often wants me to rub his head.
There's two foods that he has survived off of since chemo started, pizza and Lucky Charms. He had both again today -- at least he's eating. As you can tell from this picture, he's lost all of his hair. He still has his eye brows and eye lashes for now and hopefully won't lose them but it's possible.
Thank you for all the responses you make on the blog -- we need and appreciate them and read them to Tommy so he knows what you are all saying. We also appreciate all the phone calls, mail and packages. Most of all, we appreciate the prayers -- keep them going please!
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Good morning Tommy! Gee and Papa check your blog out each day waiting to see your sweet smile and the love in your eyes.
You are going to have a really busy month and lots of company. Caleb and Aunt Michelle are counting the days and have promised to take lots of pictures to share with us. Your bunk beds will be rocking with a party every night and lot's of laughter.
Talk with you tonight.
All our love!
Gee and Papa
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xo
Hello Tommy! I just wanted to say hi and that you are in my thoughts and prayers. All boys and girls should have a heart of strength just like yours!!
Hello little man,
Sure is great to see that famous smile. We are all praying for you. Keep up that fight and soon you will back to your old self. Have a great time with all those soon to be visitors. If you like getting on the computer, you will have to get a "WEBKINZ" Elijah has one (Basset Hound) and he named him Mr. Cuddly. Once you are back in full force, have mom check out the Webkinz site for you. http://www.webkinz.com/index.html
Love and hugs from Arizona,
Aunt Terry
P.S. Elijah say's "HELLO"
Hi Tommy, You are such a handsome boy and we love you so much. You are such a blessing to us and we thank the Lord for you. Love and big hugs to you and Maggie. Take care of Mommy while Daddy is gone flying. Keep eating your favorite foods and stay strong.
As you always say to us - Love you guys.....Grandmother & Grand Daddy
Hi Big Tommy!Guess what...we had Lucky Charms for breakfast today and pizza for dinner. Maybe you should come here and eat your meals with us. It sounds like our diet would work well with you! Alec and Pierce are at the pool with their swimming coach right now while we (Caleb & Laney)are playing out in the backyard. Wish you could come play with us. Have a good night's sleep and we'll talke soon. We WUV you! xoxo Caleb and Delaney :)
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